Obituaries

Jose Escalera

Jose Escalera

Jun 9, 2025

Jose Escalera, 89, of Chase City, Virginia formerly of Elizabeth, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born January 22, 1936 in Guantanamo, Cuba and was the son of the late Emilio Escalera and the late Augustina Escalera. 

Jose lived in Cuba from birth until 1969 when he moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey where he resided until...

William Edward Allgood

William Edward Allgood

Jun 5, 2025

William Edward “Bill” Allgood, 73, of Boydton, Virginia passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born August 15, 1951 in Granville County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Henry Edward Allgood and the late Gertie Bowman Allgood. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elsie Allgood Fox. 

Bill is survived by his...

Valeria Stembridge Rickman

Valeria Stembridge Rickman

May 25, 2025

Valeria Stembridge Rickman, 89, of Chase City, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Skipwith, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Silas Wilkie Stembridge and the late Bessie Moore Stembridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nannie Lee...

Gloria Inge Matthews

Gloria Inge Matthews

May 23, 2025

Gloria Bell Inge Matthews, widow of John Carlton Matthews, died at the age of 92, on May 23, 2025. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where she enjoyed worshiping with her nieces and nephews. She spent her life in Mecklenburg County on a tobacco and cattle farm and in her younger years, worked as an AT&T Telephone...

Eddie Evans

Eddie Evans

May 22, 2025

Eddie Evans, 61, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Services will be private. 

Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home in Chase City, Virginia will be handling the arrangements. 

Janet Linda German

Janet Linda German

May 17, 2025

Janet Linda German, 81, of Skipwith, Virginia formerly of Manassas, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born November 16, 1943 in Arlington, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Herman Neff and the late Myrtle Trumble Neff. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Ira Donald Neff, Robert “Bobby” Neff,...

Lottie Estelle Seay Redmond

Lottie Estelle Seay Redmond

May 1, 2025

Lottie Estelle Seay Redmond, 75, of Keysville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Luther Fulton Seay and the late Delma Edmonds Seay. 

Estelle is survived by her husband, Floyd James Redmond; son, Floyd James Redmond, Jr. (Amanda) of Keysville; and daughter, Crystal Lynn Redmond of...

Judy Gail Bruce

Judy Gail Bruce

Apr 30, 2025

Judy Gail Bruce, 70, of Chase City, Virginia went to be with Jesus and many of her loving family members on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Carl Edward Bruce, Sr. and the late Ellie Jeanette “Polly” Bruce.

In addition to her devoted parents, she was preceded in death...

Roger Lee Strange

Roger Lee Strange

Apr 26, 2025

Roger Lee Strange, 69, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born August 24, 1955 and was the son of the late James R. Strange and the late Pearlyne Elliott Strange. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roxanne M. Strange. 

Roger is survived by his sons, Steven Ruszczyk of Florida...

Joshua Anthony Clark

Joshua Anthony Clark

Apr 12, 2025

Joshua Anthony “Josh” Clark, 35, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born May 15, 1989 and is the son of James Anthony “Tony” Clark and Deborah Puryear Clark.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, A.G. Puryear and his paternal grandmother, Carole Barwick.

Josh is survived by his parents, Tony and Deborah Clark of...

Angie Iola Leigh Boyd

Angie Iola Leigh Boyd

Apr 8, 2025

Angie Iola Leigh Boyd, age 85, answered the call on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Chase City Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 3, 1939, to the late James Edmond Leigh and the late Edmonia Gayles Leigh. Angie was better known to family and friends as Iola, and was fondly called Weedie by her nieces and nephews.

Iola...

Delores Ashworth

Delores Ashworth

Apr 3, 2025

Louise Delores Ashworth, 65, of Victoria, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was born June 2, 1959 and was the daughter of the late James Woodrow Ashworth and the late Nina Lenhart Ashworth.  

Delores is survived by her sons, Gregory Snead, Clinton Snead and Jason Snead; two grandchildren; brothers, Curtis Ashworth and Steve Ashworth. 

A private service will be...

Danny Bruce, Sr.

Danny Bruce, Sr.

Mar 24, 2025

Danny Westley Bruce, Sr., 72, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born November 21, 1952 and was the son of the late Carl Edward Bruce, Sr. and the late Ellie Jeanette “Polly” Bruce.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by a wife, Rhonda Ayscue Bruce; sons, Danny Westley Bruce, Jr....

Charles Ray DeJarnette, Jr.

Charles Ray DeJarnette, Jr.

Mar 17, 2025

Charles Ray DeJarnette, Jr., passed away March 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness. Born on March 25, 1957, Ray was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a true friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Jimmie" DeJarnette, and is survived by his beloved mother, Jane DeJarnette, and sister, Rita...

Joan Lenhart Wilson

Joan Lenhart Wilson

Mar 16, 2025

Violet Joan Lenhart Wilson, 85, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born in Chase City on September 13, 1939 to the late James Carl Lenhart and the late Elizabeth Johnson Lenhart. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Braxton Wilson; brother, Jimmy Lenhart; and sister, Elsie Shelton. 

Joan is...

Paul Douglas Jackson

Paul Douglas Jackson

Mar 15, 2025

Paul Douglas Jackson, 72, of Victoria, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born November 13, 1952 to the late Jesse Thomas Jackson and the late Frances Lucille Carey Jackson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Neal Jackson; brothers, Tommy Jackson and David Jackson; sister-in-law, Donishia Horner; brother-in-law, Thomas Lawson, Sr.;...

Tommy Mitchell

Tommy Mitchell

Feb 27, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Tommy Mitchell on February 27, 2025 at the age of 45. He was a proud and loving father, a devoted soulmate, and a man whose heart found its home in nature and near the water. His love for his two children was immeasurable, and he embraced not only his own but...

Blanche Daniel Eastwood

Blanche Daniel Eastwood

Feb 15, 2025

Blanche Orma Daniel Eastwood, 77, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1947 in Danieltown, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Loyd Daniel and the late Elizabeth Reebals Daniel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Thurman Lee “Runt”Eastwood, Jr., who passed away one day...

Thurman Lee Eastwood, Jr.

Thurman Lee Eastwood, Jr.

Feb 14, 2025

Thurman Lee “Runt” Eastwood, Jr., age 59, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1965 in South Hill and was the son of the late Thurman Lee Eastwood, Sr. and the late Blanche Daniel Eastwood who passed away the day after him.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Rocky...

Janie Martin Crowe

Janie Martin Crowe

Feb 6, 2025

Janie Martin Crowe, 88, of Chase City, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born July 11, 1936 in Clover, Virginia and was the daughter of the late John C. Martin and the late Louise Powell Martin. 

Janie is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Bobby Crowe; a sister, Geraldine Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She retired...